Recent content by hcboxster

Thanks Brian - I appreciate the tip! I've got a few more tridents to do, and then 50-60 Japanese Maples.

Working on some really young trident maples from last year - want to do the root work young and establish a good base. Going through and digging up each one, examining the roots and trimming where necessary. Then to decide whether to use the existing roots or do a ground layer using an old...

Cuttings starting to pop A good 10 days of warmer weather around here, and some of my cuttings from last year are starting to swell and pop. I know, the pics aren't the best, but it is so nice to see signs of life (green!!!!) after the long cold winter.

Wonderful pictures - very nice tree!

JM cuttings and intermittent misting I have an unheated greenhouse I use to propagate cuttings. Intermittent mist set to go off for about 10 seconds, every 5 min or so. Shade cloth over the area I do misting in. Cuttings are taken in early summer, new growth only. I like a little thicker...